Course Code

AD 2 – ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 2: CREATIVE DESIGN AND FUNDAMENTALS

and Title:
Term Second Semester, SY 2021-2022 1A & 1B: 8:00AM-12:00NN (M)
BICOL UNIVERSITY Revision Date January 19, 2023
Class Schedule 1C & 1D: 8:00AM-12:00NN (W)
1E & 1F: 8:00AM-12:00NN (F)
Legazpi City AD1 - Introduction to
Credit Lecture (1) & Studio (2) Pre-Requisite/s
Design & Theory 01
Course Placement Second Semester, Second Year Type of course Lecture & Studio
INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE AR. JOBEL N. BARTOLOME Consultation MONDAY: 1:00-5:00
College: Faculty
AR. HAZEL ANN L. MENESES Hours
Department: ARCHITECTURE [Link]@[Link]
Contact Details
halmeneses@[Link]  Director AR. LEO A. DEL ROSARIO
Program: BS Architecture Department Chair AR. ELVIRO T. APUYA
A world-class university producing leaders and
Vision change agents for social transformation and Core Values Scholarship, Leadership, Character, Service
development
Give professional and technical training, and Bicol University commits to continually strive for excellence in instruction, research, and
provide advanced and specialized instruction in extension by meeting the highest level of clientele satisfaction and adhering to quality
Mission literature, philosophy, the sciences, and arts Quality Policy standards and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements
besides providing for the promotion of scientific and
technological researches (RA5521, Section 3.0)

Institutional Learning Outcomes:

Every BU graduate should:
1. Demonstrate critical thinking and integrative skills to solve problems and to support lifelong learning;
2. Communicate effectively and appropriately orally and in writing for various purposes with the responsible use of ICT tools;
3. Collaborate with diverse people ethically and with mastery of knowledge and skills in given disciplines; and
4. Create knowledge and innovation to promote inclusive development as well as globalization.

Program Learning Outcomes:

1. Creation of architectural solutions by applying knowledge in history, theory, planning, building technology and utilities, structural concepts, and professional
practice.
2. Use of concepts and principles from specialized fields and allied disciplines into various architectural problems.
3. Preparation of contract documents, technical reports, and other legal documents used in architectural practice adhering to applicable laws, standards, and
regulations.
4. Interpretation and application of relevant laws, codes, charters, and standards of architecture and the built environment.
5. Application of research methods to address architectural problems.
6. Use of various information and communication technology (ICT) media for architectural solutions, presentation, and techniques in design and construction.
7. Acquisition of entrepreneurial and business acumen relevant to Architectural practice.

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8. Involvement in the management of the construction works and Building Administration.

Course Description:
Design exercises involving anthropometrics, modular coordination, functional relationships, and activity circuits including basic design techniques and tools.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Course Learning Outcomes P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8
1. learn the nature of architecture by enabling them to discover their ability to manipulate basic forms and
P P
shapes into the basis of architectural form
2. apply lessons learned in shape manipulation and proper anthropometrics and ergonomics to
P P
structures fit for human habitation
3. develop their interest in architectural design P P
4. express their creativity and skill through the manipulation of shapes and forms to achieve the basis of
P P
architecture
Legend: I - Introduced concepts/principles; P - Practice with supervision; D - Demonstrated across different settings with minimal supervision

Course Outline:
Specific Learning Instructional Performance Standard Assessment Time
Learning Content Instructional Delivery
Outcomes Resources Tasks/Outputs Allotment
At the end of the lesson, the At the end of the course, at
students will be able to: least 80% of the students will
be able to:
 become familiar with the BU and BUIA VMGO; and Students with Strong Connectivity: Bicol University  state and/or paraphrase Orientation/ 8 hrs.
mission and vision of Bicol Quality Policy Downloadable Materials Handbook the VMGO as well as Biosketch
University as well as its explain its meaning about
policy as a reference to On-site Discussion Forum Google Classroom their personal goals and
some circumstances that local/global community.
may be deemed to arise

 learn the meaning and I. Introduction to the Students with Strong Connectivity: Downloadable  apply the different 8 hrs.
basics and details of following concepts about Downloadable Materials/Modules Materials/Modules concepts in the On-Site Drawing
Anthropometrics, the definition, importance, conceptualization of an Exercise
Ergonomics, Behavioral and application to the On-site Discussion Forum Google Classroom architectural design
Settings, Activity, and design process Technical Report
Spatial Analysis a. Anthropometrics Internet
concerning the course              b. Ergonomics connectivity
c. Behavioral Settings
d. Activity Analysis Videos in YouTube
e. Spatial Analysis

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 enrich ideas regarding II. Formulation of Ideas, Students with Strong Connectivity: Downloadable  formulate own ideas in 8 hrs.
design thru the application Problem-Solving Downloadable Materials/Modules Materials/Modules solving the architectural On-Site Drawing
of Interrelationship of Activities, and problem Exercise
Spaces, Proximity On-site Discussion Forum BU LMS
Presentation of Solution
Matrices, and Google Classroom Technical Report
Programming in the
different activities                 Internet
connectivity

Videos in YouTube
 interpret and comprehend III. Design Problems and Students with Strong Connectivity: Downloadable  understand the details 8 hrs.
details of design problems Discussions on Simple Downloadable Materials/Modules Materials/Modules and requirements of a On-Site Drawing
on simple spaces or Spaces or Buildings design problem of a Exercise
buildings On-site Discussion Forum BU LMS simple residential building
Google Classroom Technical Report
IV. Design Solutions and
Discussions on Simple Internet
spaces or Buildings connectivity

Videos in YouTube
PART-1.0 Written Exam 4 hrs.
On-Site Drawing
MIDTERM EXAMINATION Exercise
PART-2.0 ON-SITE Drawing
Exercise/Esquisse
 conceptualize design V. Design Problems and Students with Strong Connectivity: Downloadable . produce design solution 12 hrs.
solutions on complex Discussions on Complex Downloadable Materials/Modules Materials/Modules for a simple residential On-Site Drawing
spaces or residential spaces or Buildings building problem using Exercise
buildings thus discussing On-site Discussion Forum BU LMS different concepts and
integrated details/concepts Google Classroom methods of analysis Technical Report

Internet
connectivity

Videos in YouTube
 interpret and comprehend VI. Design Solutions and Students with Strong Connectivity: Downloadable understand the details 8 hrs.
details of design problems Discussions on Complex Downloadable Materials/Modules Materials/ Modules and requirements of a On-Site Drawing
in complex spaces or Spaces or Buildings design problem of a Exercise
buildings On-site Discussion Forum BU LMS complex residential
Google Classroom building Technical Report

Internet
connectivity

Videos in YouTube

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. conceptualize design  Design Solutions and Students with Strong Connectivity: Downloadable  produce design solutions 12 hrs.
solutions on complex Presentation of output on Downloadable Materials/Modules Materials/ Modules for a complex residential On-Site Drawing
spaces or buildings thus Complex Spaces or building problem using Exercise/Plate
learning to present Buildings On-site Discussion Forum BU LMS different concepts and
integrated concepts/details Google Classroom methods of analysis Technical Report
attached
Internet
connectivity

Videos in YouTube
PART-1.0 Written Exam
On-Site Drawing
FINAL EXAMINATION Exercise 4 hrs.
PART-2.0 ON-SITE Drawing
Exercise/Esquisse

Course Requirements:
Type of Requirements Specific Requirements Modality of Submission Due Date
Quiz Written Examination (10-15 items) Hard/Physical Copy TBA
Lesson Activities/ Assignments Drawing Exercises/Activities Hard/Physical Copy TBA
Midterm and Final Examinations – Drawing Exercises/Esquisse
Major Exams/Presentation Hard/Physical Copy TBA
Major Outputs Plates - Drawing Exercise Hard/Physical Copy TBA

Esquisse Possible Problem:

1. Architects Office
2. Kindergarten/Nursery
3. Chapel
4. Rural Bank
5. Doctor’s Clinic

Course Assessment:

BU Grading System

Midterm/Tentative Final Grade: System of Computing Grades:

Discussion Forums/Quiz/Attributes 10% Final Grade = 30% Midterm + 70% Final
Activities/Assessments/Research & Presentation 40%
Major Exam Drawing Exercise/Esquisse) 20%
Major Exam (Plates) 30%
Total: 100%

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References:

  Primary:

6. Ching, F. D. K. (2007) ARCHITECTURE Form, Space & Order 3rd Edition New Jersey John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
7. Ching, F.D.K. and Juroszek, S.P. (2010) Design Drawing 2nd Edition New Jersey John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
8. Watson, D., Crosbie, M.J. and Callender, J. (1997) Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Design Data 7th Edition USA McGraw Hill
9. De Chiara, J. and Callender, J. (1983) Time-Saver Standards for Building Types 2nd Edition International Edition Singapore McGraw Hill Inc.
10. Ching, F. D. K. (1995) Visual Dictionary of Architecture New York John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
11. Ramsey, C.G. (2000) Architectural Graphic Standards 10th Edition. New Jersey John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
12. The National Building Code of the Philippines and Its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (PD 1096)

Secondary:
1. Winters, N. B. (1986) Architecture Is Elementary: Visual Thinking Through Architectural Concepts Salt Lake City Gibbs M. Smith
2. Guthrie, P. (2010) The Architect’s Portable Handbook 4th Edition, USA McGraw Hill
3. Klassen, W. (1986) Architecture in The Philippines: Filipino Building in A Cross-Cultural Context Cebu, Philippines University of San Carlos
4. Davis, H. (2006) The Culture of Building New York Oxford University Press
5. Calloway, S. (1991) ELEMENTS OF STYLE: A Practical Encyclopedia Of Interior Architectural Details From 1485 To The Present New York & Toronto Simon &
Schuster
6. Norwich, J. J. (1994) The World Atlas of Architecture Crescent
7. Pearman, H. (1998) Contemporary World Architecture Phaidon Press Ltd
8. Coltom-Winslow, M. (1996) Environmental Design: Architecture and Technology Pbc Intl

* Related Literature on the listed design problems on Esquisse ( Refer to the previous page)

Course Policies:

Academic Integrity Policy:

For this course, the Honor Code is that there will be no plagiarizing on written and laboratory work. The proper citation must be given to authors whose works were
used in the process of developing instructional materials and learning in this course. If a student is caught cheating or copying, he or she will be given zero marks for the
exam. If a student is caught cheating twice, the student will be referred to the Office of Student Services and be given a failing grade under the guidelines as stated in the
BU Students Handbook.

Language of Instruction:
The language of instruction is English. Students are expected to use English in their outputs and reports.

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Use of the Online Platform:(Alternative Mode)
BU-LMS/Google Classroom will be used as a platform for Printable and Downloadable Course Modules. Platforms like Facebook Messenger and E-mail can also be
used for other circumstances.

Dress and Grooming Codes:

All students are expected to wear a uniform during face-to-face meetings. Should there be a synchronous activity through online platforms (e.g., Google Meet, Zoom,
etc.) proper attire is expected among participants.

Caveat: Issues and matters not stated in this syllabus that is important for this course should be consulted with the course Instructor.

Prepared by:

AR. JOBEL N. BARTOLOME, UAP, PSPE, EAROPH AR. HAZEL ANN L. MENESES, UAP
Instructor I Instructor lll
Date
Reviewed by: Approved:

AR. ELVIRO T. APUYA, UAP, PSPE, EAROPH AR. LEO A. DEL ROSARIO, FUAP, EAROPH, MS ARCH
Department Head Director
Date Date

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